Not Until This Day

A Christian Romance (Hope Springs, Book 6)

By: Valerie M. Bodden

Narrated by: Emily Norman

Falling in love is a luxury she can't afford if she wants to keep her daughter safe...

Isabel has three simple rules: Keep moving. No friends. No men. And she’s determined to follow those rules, even if the small town of Hope Springs makes her want to put down roots. Following the rules is the only way to keep her daughter safe. Besides, her boss’s brother, Tyler, has made it more than clear that she’s not welcome here.

Tyler has one goal: Keep his boys from ever getting hurt again. That’s why he avoids dating, women, or anything having to do with love. And it’s also why he distrusts the mysterious single mother he finds sleeping in a car at the town marina, especially when she manages to wrangle a job at his family’s cherry orchard. Tyler doesn’t know what she’s got up her sleeve, but he’s determined to a keep a close eye on her. Only, the closer he looks, the more his suspicion changes to admiration.

When the community pulls together after a devastating disaster, Isabel starts to think of Hope Springs as home—and Tyler starts to think of her as more than a friend. But when Isabel’s past comes to light, will they give in to the fear and pain of the past—or will they trust God not only for this day…but for their future?

©2020 Valerie M. Bodden (P)2025 Valerie M. Bodden

Heart woman, yet true to life.

Another realistic, heartwarming book, about how we can trust in God‘s love for us even through difficult circumstances. It’s a reminder of how, when we live out our faith and are real, God can use that in the lives of those around us. And it’s also a reminder that God can use the difficult things in our lives, for both our good and to help others. Will Isabel learn that with God, they truly is no fear in love? Can she learn to love God, and allow Him to love her? And then, could she lower her guard enough to love another man, after the abuse she has endured? I received a free copy of this audiobook, with no obligation.

Beautiful story of second chances.

A heartwarming story about how His perfect love can drive out fear and allow a second chance at love. The characters are so sweet and you can’t help routing for them even as they faced challenges and struggles.